MoV - Management of Value Foundation

This three day interactive course provides delegates with a clear understanding of the guidance designed to help maximise value within the achievement of programme and project objectives and the delivery of key stakeholder requirements.

Through attending this training course delegates will be able to assist their organisations to focus on maximising value by implementing principles that will help to:

achieve transformational change more quickly

contribute to an improvement in decision-making and policy-making

meet the need to do more with less and to balance the increasing demands with available resources without compromising on quality

maximise returns on investments.

This course includes the Foundation level examination.

Target Audience:

It is aimed at individuals who have no prior knowledge or experience and who wish to acquire sufficient knowledge to enable them to contribute positively to any project or improvements in the operational environment. It will further equip these delegates to take the Management of Value Foundation (MOVF) examination.

The course will particularly benefit those individuals who intend to progress to the Practitioner level and take the Practitioner examination. The course will be equally beneficial to anyone responsible for, or supporting portfolio, programme, or project management in the public or private sectors operational efficiency improvement initiatives.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to understand a proven methodology comprising a unique set of principles, processes and techniques, and in particular how:

to clarify their organisation's objectives and value priorities

MoV can be applied within an operational environment

to organise and contribute to MoV studies

the tailoring and embedding of MoV within an organisation could be approached

Pre-Requisites

No prerequisites are necessary for attendance, although delegates would benefit from some experience of working in projects, programmes or an operational environment prior to attending the MOVF course.

Course Content

The MOV Foundation course uses relevant case-studies and accelerated-learning techniques to ensure that theory is embedded and delegates feel confident in the practical application of MOV. Additional evening work will be required in the form of consolidation reading and mock examination questions. The evening work is an integral part of the course and delegates should expect to spend approximately two hours on these activities.

The course will cover the following syllabus areas:

Introduction to MoV

Delegates are introduced to the world of the Management of Value and to the overall structure of MOV.

What is value

What is MoV

Why it is needed

Its place in the Cabinet Office Best Practice Guidance

Its relationship to other management methods

The 7 MoV Principles

MOV operates within a universal set of principles that can be applied to any environment. These seven principles provide the framework of good practice upon which MOV is based and include:

Align with organisation's objectives

Focus on functions and required outcomes

Balance the variables to maximise value

Apply throughout the investment decision

Tailor to suit the subject

Learn from experience and improve performance

Assign clear roles and responsibilities and build a supportive culture

The 7 MoV Processes

The seven MOV processes provide a clear plan for implementing the outputs and monitoring their effective delivery.

Frame the programme or project

Gather information

Analyse information

Process information

Evaluate and select

Develop Value Improving Proposals

Implement and share outputs

MoV Techniques

This part of the course covers the MoV specific techniques and common techniques that are frequently used with MoV.

Implementing MoV

The implementation, embedding and need for embedding MOV into an organisation is covered here and includes:

Planning MoV activities

Responding to external and internal factor.

Portfolio, Programme, and Project considerations

Operational considerations

Embedding MoV into an organisation

Exams & Certification

MOV Foundation Examination

Key exam information:

40 minutes duration

Closed book

50 multiple-choice questions

50% pass mark

Throughout the MOV Foundation course, delegates will be exposed to numerous examples of examination questions. We will undertake a number of exercises and 'question-and-answer' sessions that will help consolidate the learning, thereby ensuring that delegates are more than adequately prepared for the final examination.

MoV® is a [registered] trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

Proof of identification

If taking an exam, candidates are required to provide Photo ID with a valid signature e.g. driving license, passport or named work ID badges prior to sitting their exam. Failure to produce this ID will result in their exam results being withheld until proof of ID is provided. Please note that if proof is not provided within 40 days, candidate's exam results will be null and void and a re-sit would be required.

Reasonable Adjustments Policy

The exam provider allows additional time for candidates who have a disability or whose native language differs to that of the examination paper. At least two weeks' notice will be required for processing this request. Delegates failing to advise us and provide evidence when requested, may not be allowed the additional support offered via the policy.

Pre-Reading

No prerequisites are necessary for attendance, although delegates would benefit from some experience of working in projects, programmes or an operational environment prior to attending the MOVF course.

Related Courses

We can arrange to deliver all our public courses at your premises. In house training offers advantages over booking public courses including:

cost savings

avoidance of travel expenses

tailoring to meet specific needs

Simply fill out the form below or call our sales team.

Remember, we aim to beat any like for like quote you have received.

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to understand a proven methodology comprising a unique set of principles, processes and techniques, and in particular how:

to clarify their organisation's objectives and value priorities

MoV can be applied within an operational environment

to organise and contribute to MoV studies

the tailoring and embedding of MoV within an organisation could be approached

Pre-Requisites

No prerequisites are necessary for attendance, although delegates would benefit from some experience of working in projects, programmes or an operational environment prior to attending the MOVF course.

Course Content

The MOV Foundation course uses relevant case-studies and accelerated-learning techniques to ensure that theory is embedded and delegates feel confident in the practical application of MOV. Additional evening work will be required in the form of consolidation reading and mock examination questions. The evening work is an integral part of the course and delegates should expect to spend approximately two hours on these activities.

The course will cover the following syllabus areas:

Introduction to MoV

Delegates are introduced to the world of the Management of Value and to the overall structure of MOV.

What is value

What is MoV

Why it is needed

Its place in the Cabinet Office Best Practice Guidance

Its relationship to other management methods

The 7 MoV Principles

MOV operates within a universal set of principles that can be applied to any environment. These seven principles provide the framework of good practice upon which MOV is based and include:

Align with organisation's objectives

Focus on functions and required outcomes

Balance the variables to maximise value

Apply throughout the investment decision

Tailor to suit the subject

Learn from experience and improve performance

Assign clear roles and responsibilities and build a supportive culture

The 7 MoV Processes

The seven MOV processes provide a clear plan for implementing the outputs and monitoring their effective delivery.

Frame the programme or project

Gather information

Analyse information

Process information

Evaluate and select

Develop Value Improving Proposals

Implement and share outputs

MoV Techniques

This part of the course covers the MoV specific techniques and common techniques that are frequently used with MoV.

Implementing MoV

The implementation, embedding and need for embedding MOV into an organisation is covered here and includes:

Planning MoV activities

Responding to external and internal factor.

Portfolio, Programme, and Project considerations

Operational considerations

Embedding MoV into an organisation

Exams & Certification

MOV Foundation Examination

Key exam information:

40 minutes duration

Closed book

50 multiple-choice questions

50% pass mark

Throughout the MOV Foundation course, delegates will be exposed to numerous examples of examination questions. We will undertake a number of exercises and 'question-and-answer' sessions that will help consolidate the learning, thereby ensuring that delegates are more than adequately prepared for the final examination.

MoV® is a [registered] trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved. The Swirl logo™ is a trade mark of AXELOS Limited, used under permission of AXELOS Limited. All rights reserved.

Proof of identification

If taking an exam, candidates are required to provide Photo ID with a valid signature e.g. driving license, passport or named work ID badges prior to sitting their exam. Failure to produce this ID will result in their exam results being withheld until proof of ID is provided. Please note that if proof is not provided within 40 days, candidate's exam results will be null and void and a re-sit would be required.

Reasonable Adjustments Policy

The exam provider allows additional time for candidates who have a disability or whose native language differs to that of the examination paper. At least two weeks' notice will be required for processing this request. Delegates failing to advise us and provide evidence when requested, may not be allowed the additional support offered via the policy.

Pre-Reading

No prerequisites are necessary for attendance, although delegates would benefit from some experience of working in projects, programmes or an operational environment prior to attending the MOVF course.

Related Courses

We can arrange to deliver all our public courses at your premises. In house training offers advantages over booking public courses including:

cost savings

avoidance of travel expenses

tailoring to meet specific needs

Simply fill out the form below or call our sales team.

Remember, we aim to beat any like for like quote you have received.

leave this field blank to prove your humanity

Company:

Number of delegates:

Training location:

Time frame:

First name:

Last name:

Email address:

Phone number:

Notes:

Privacy Notice

In order to provide you with the service requested we will need to retain and use your contact information in accordance with our Privacy Notice. If you choose to provide us with this information you explicitly consent to us using the information as necessary to provide the request service to you. If you do not agree please do not proceed to request the service from us.

Marketing Permissions

Would you like to receive our newsletter and other information on products and services which we think will be of interest to you by email. We will always treat your information with care and in accordance with our Privacy Notice. You are free to withdraw this permission at any time.

I would like to receive marketing via email:

leave this field blank to prove your humanity

Company:

Number of delegates:

Training location:

Time frame:

First name:

Last name:

Email address:

Phone number:

Notes:

Privacy Notice

In order to provide you with the service requested we will need to retain and use your contact information in accordance with our Privacy Notice. If you choose to provide us with this information you explicitly consent to us using the information as necessary to provide the request service to you. If you do not agree please do not proceed to request the service from us.

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Would you like to receive our newsletter and other information on products and services which we think will be of interest to you by email. We will always treat your information with care and in accordance with our Privacy Notice. You are free to withdraw this permission at any time.

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